PlastiKote White Gloss Radiator Spray Paint Aerosol - 400ml

PlastiKote White Gloss Radiator Spray Paint Aerosol gives radiators, pipes and towel rails a bright, high-shine white gloss finish straight from the can. This heat resistant radiator paint is built to handle the temperature changes of central heating, so gloss white paintwork stays smooth and glossy without cracking or yellowing.

Key Features

• Covers approx. 2-2.5m² per 400ml aerosol can, coverage varies by surface and application
• Touch dry in around 15-20 minutes, ready to recoat once touch dry
• Heat resistant formula suited to the normal temperatures reached by central heating radiators
• Aerosol spray application for a high-shine gloss finish with no brush marks
• Suitable for steel and cast iron radiators, pipes, towel rails and hard-to-reach areas behind radiators
• Non-yellowing white gloss colour that keeps its shine over time
• No drips and no loose bristles, just an even, professional-looking sprayed coat

How to Use

• Prepare the surface: clean away grease, dust and any flaking paint. Key an existing glossy finish with fine abrasive paper so the new coat has something to grip, treat any rust and prime bare metal. Mask the surrounding wall, floor and pipework.
• Ventilate: spray in a well-ventilated room with the heating off and the radiator cool.
• Apply: shake the can thoroughly for at least a minute. Hold it upright around 25-30cm from the surface and spray in a steady, sweeping motion, building the gloss finish with several thin coats rather than one heavy coat to avoid runs.
• Dry between coats: allow each coat to become touch dry, typically 15-20 minutes, before applying the next.
• Cure fully: leave the paint to cure for around 24-48 hours before turning the heating back on so the gloss finish hardens properly.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you gloss radiators?

Yes, gloss is a classic choice for radiators and gives a bright, high-shine finish that is easy to wipe clean. A dedicated heat resistant gloss radiator paint like this one is formulated to cope with the heat a radiator generates, unlike standard household gloss.

Can you use gloss paint on radiators?

Standard household gloss is not designed for the heat a radiator reaches and can discolour or smell when warmed. A radiator-specific gloss spray paint, such as this one, is formulated to withstand those temperatures.

How to paint a radiator gloss white?

Clean and key the surface, treat any rust and prime bare metal, then mask the surrounding area. Apply the gloss spray paint in several thin, even coats, letting each go touch dry before the next, for a smooth, bright finish.

What is the best paint for radiators?

The best radiator paint is one made specifically for the job, formulated to resist the heat a radiator produces without cracking, yellowing or giving off odours. Gloss finishes like this one also offer a hard-wearing, easy-clean surface.

How long does radiator paint take to dry?

This spray paint is typically touch dry within 15-20 minutes. Leave the full finish to cure for around 24-48 hours before turning the heating back on so the gloss hardens properly.

Can you paint radiator pipes with gloss paint?

Yes, this gloss spray paint is also suitable for metal radiator pipes, once they are cleaned, keyed if previously glossy, and any bare metal is primed for the best adhesion.